Activity 6 Topic 1
Title
It’s my turn!
Duration
May vary depending on the activity chosen
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of this activity, the students will be able to:
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Actively participate in a plurilingual and intercultural learning environment
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Discover more on other cultures, through increased curiosity
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To stimulate native students’ curiosity towards other cultures
Methodology
Role-play, intercultural learning
Description
As shown throughout this chapter, the mentoring methodology is meant to support the learning process and gradual social inclusion of students with migrant background. Yet, such a process requires a certain level of self-confidence, motivation and trust in the other people.
This role-play activity consists of exchanging roles between mentors and mentees. The student with migrant background will become the mentor and guide the native student in the discovery of his/her own culture and language.
As a result, native students will strengthen their intercultural competences, acquire new linguistic skills and boost their own empathy. Meanwhile, students with migrant background will reinforce their self-esteem, feeling of agency and inclusion within the host country.
Relevant topics for discussion
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How did you feel to take the other’s role?
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Did you find some elements in common with your culture?
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Would you like to learn more about your peer’s cultural background?
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How can you foster these meetings more often?
